tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101694739527706614.post6548754771055802032..comments2023-07-09T21:38:41.963+01:00Comments on TOTAL FLANKER...a rugby blog: Master Eight?TotalFlankerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01624839368553218464noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101694739527706614.post-32862622438481847472010-04-17T22:38:20.850+01:002010-04-17T22:38:20.850+01:00I don't think Courtney Lawes has the dynamic s...I don't think Courtney Lawes has the dynamic speed for the 8 shirt, and he doesn't seem to look to carry the ball too much, which is quite important. People keep saying he needs to bulk up before he can play properly at international level, but the lad is 18 stone, how much bulkier do they want him?!<br /><br />I think Phil Dowson will get a good run on the tour; he's been playing at Eight for Northampton and is doing pretty well. He's been playing for the Saxons too and did pretty damn well I think. Hopefully he'll get and take opportunities in that position on tour and actually make the position his own. We need some competition for the spot for once, otherwise there's no motivation for Easter to put in the effort...RedYetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317340168944542560noreply@blogger.com